New York City - Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Chanel High Neck Column Heavy Silk Crepe Gown from the 1980's by Karl Lagerfeld. High collar is ruched, pleated and fastened with CC logo buttons. One piece gown with sleeveless blouson bodice with long tucks on skirt which release to pleats at the knee. Designed to worn with statement jeweled Gripoix poured glass or gold and pearl chain...

Charming Cotton Lace and Silk Satin Cocktail Suit from the 1940's. Strong shouldered, fitted suit in silk satin with full gathered sleeves. Both bodice and skirt are overlaid in cott...

Hundreds of heavy gold chains are both sewn and draped on this dress, which takes it from classic to otherworldly. The sheer nude mesh is lined in silk. The movement of the chains an...

Geoffrey Beene was an American modernist who championed the concept of casual dressing in his evening wear looks. Silk lace, satin and wool are used for this outfit. Easy separates include a silk satin T shirt with lace inserts, a dirndl and a bolero in quilted mohair and satin. The skirt is cut as a super full gathered wool challis dirndl with deep lavender lace...

Cocktail dress of cherry red rayon matte jersey overlaid with a micropleated chiffon overdress in a handpainted design by Zandra Rhodes. All the chiffon edges are hand overcast wit...

Bodice can be worn separately from gown. Exceptional construction and hand finishing, fully lined in silk taffeta. 1980 VALENTINO Black Silk Tulle Couture Quality Gown With Lace And ...

Emilia Bellini Metallic Jersey Mod Pant Set featuring a flared tunic-dress with a matching flared pant in a cool abstract print jersey. Versatile to wea...

Art Deco Silver and Blue Lame Wrap Gown, originally destined for the boudoir, but, works wonderfully as an evening coat. Made from silky metallic French lame...

Silk chiffon dress from the 1930s with an unusual cut and modern presence. Oversized kimono sleeves fall from a yoke and are loosely gathered and float over the the dress in an unusu...

Purple sleeveless wool dress by Versace. Round neckline. Medusa button accents at front waist. Zip closure at back. 28" bust, 26" waist, 37" length, 12" shoulder width.

Vintage brown wool fitted dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Circa 2000s. Sweetheart neckline. Ruching at bodice. Zip closure at back. 26" bust, 20" waist, 35" length, 12" shoulder width.

Although designed for safety aboard ship, this collectible Moschino dress can come in handy at your next cocktail event. Locator, whistle, inflator and resuscitator all at your finge...

Gianni Versace bright purple wool blend faced with chrome yellow satin short evening dress. Cowl neckline and asymetrical front draping forming t...

Tagged a European size 38 with additional work room sample tags meaning this could be a runway or press sample and may not have been put into production. Also check out the coordinat...

VINTAGE GRACE NY This Moschino Spring 2014 jumpsuit exudes a soft, feminine elegance with a luxurious touch. Crafted from smooth, pale peach silk, the one-shoulder design drapes gra...

Chic and glamourous Dauphin, Saint Tropez, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress on fine silk broadcloth crepe with slightly Asian overtones with motifs of ...

Unusual gown from the 1930's with metal stud detailing. A precursor of punk style, the detailing on this rayon crepe gown is as innovative as the off kilter...

Elegant Pauline Trigere Crystal Wool Crepe Crystal Gown. 2 piece ensemble with hand set triangular crystal stone embellishment. Simple black crepe gown with side zip paired with separate over blouse studded with crystals. Blouse is bias cut with flare, which is longer at back with back slit. Beautifully made with zippers at wrists. Fully lined. Size 14 Vintage...

Unusual Bill Blass Bicolor Crepe Balloon Jumpsuit from the 1960's designed for Maurice Rentner. Heavy silk blend crepe in sherbert pink and mint which wraps and ties at shoulder wit...

Attributed to Irene Galitzine, sleeveless gown, having a black net bodice embellished with jet beads and sequins. Skirt of the dress is a structured shape, in an emerald green, tone...

1960S GIBSON BAYH COUTURE Oyster Grey Silk Radzimir Half Empire Waist Silver Gown With Beaded Bodice

Alexander McQueen's wonderful elegant yet sexy charcoal and gray body-hugging bold abstract high-neck deep zipper front can be worn from day into the evening hours. During the ...

La Perla wonderfully whimsical elegant "Peacock Feathers" silk jersey pullover form-fitting dress can be worn two ways if desired. One can wear this wonderful dress as is, ...

Marie Pierre Tattarachi's black matte jersey gown with dramatic back interest. Large padded roll shoulders, a vestige of the precedent disco pe...

Lovely J.L Scherrer cocktail dress in black lacquered lace over black velvet boned bustier dress. Larged ruffled lace collar and cuffs. Covered lace buttons down the back provide entry and a gathered lace "waist" cinches the silhouette. Lace ruff can be propped up with the addition of jewelry (choker) underneath for a more dramatic look.
The lacquered lace is shiny and slightly subversive. Multiple layers of tulle prop up the gathered skirt. This wearable 80's relic looks particularly current with its visible velvet shoulder pads. A beautifully crafted and constructed dress...

1920S Blue Silk & Silver Floral Lamé Draped Cocktail Dress

Geoffrey Beene was an American modernist who championed the concept of casual dressing in his evening wear looks. 3 tonal crinkle silk Taroni prints are used for this outfit. Easy separates include a olive tank with antique guipure trim along the sides and other edges. The skirt is cut as a super full gathered dirndl in the burgundy crinkle silk with a trapuntoed hem in olive. A light jacket in dove grey blue, olive and burgundy completes the ensemble. Featherweight packable silks. Included is an amazing Alex and Lee...

Iconic Geoffrey Beene Satin Angel Wing Jersey Dress. Black wool jersey sheath with applied topstitched satin wings trimmed in antique gold lame trim. Simple easy shape with design th...

VINTAGE GRACE NY Paul-Louis Orrier Black Velvet Gown with Pink Silk Flower. Couture designer Paul-Louis Orrier, who became widely recognized in the 1970s, was celebrated for dressing the boldest and most audacious figures of his time, including Liza Minnelli. This stunning dress...

This rare vintage 1930s bias-cut lace dress is an absolutely stunning example of 1930s fashion. It is becoming increasingly (very) rare to find these 1930s lace dresses in the beauti...

Anna Molonari black cocktail dress has an open back feature. The back length measeures 30 3/4". The front length measures 40", waist is 28", hip...

This very special vintage 1960s Donald Brooks dress is an iconic example midcentury fashion. Crafted of black wool, it features baguette-cut gems, which form a trompe l'oeil effect, ...

Elegant Bill Blass Organza and Lace Cocktail Dress. Black silk organza with lace inserts with self belt. Faux bolero design with puffed short skirt. Back zi...

Charming cocktail dress by Richilene. Bodice heavily embroidered with black and iridiscent sequins with white glass and white chenille floss florals. Flirty multilayered skirt of poi...

Calvin Klein Collection Diamonte Ink Black Velvet Sheath with strong shoulders and bias turtleneck collar studded with large Swarovski crystals with satin ...

This vintage 1980s floral party dress is pure feminine fun. The black background on this floral print is my preferred way to wear florals in the cold-weather months. Classic 1980s pu...

1950S Metallic Golden Dragons Embroidered Red Chinese Opera Kimono Robe

1930S Russet Brown Bias Cut Rayon & Lurex Crepe Gown With Schiaparelli Style Brass Leaves Belt

Bill Blass Satin Back Crepe Flapper Inspired Dress from the 1980's. One shoulder design with satin bloused waistband and short attached skirt. Large ...

Black Crinkle Silk Chiffon and Sequin Coral Dress, Capelet Ensemble, Studio VL from the 2000's. Original sample, slip over dress and capelet decorated with sequined coral motifs base...

Viktor & Rolf dress.New with tags. Made In Italy. Size 44 IT. Sleeves are very puffy made of kind of hard silk mesh fabric that does not loose ...

Flowy Anthony Muto chiffon gown with overall morning glory and foliage print. A simple one piece wide necked sheath gown with wrapped back bodice has a large triangular scarf attache...

Elegant Geoffrey Beene Satin and Soutache Dance Dress of black silk satin, ribbon lace with nude silk organza lace trimmed petticoat. Luxurious ribbon soutache embroidery...

Black ruched long sleeve dress by Vicky Tiel. Scoop neckline. Zip closure at center back. 30" bust, 24" waist, 36" length, 18" shoulder width.

1960S Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Beaded Swing Skirt Party Cocktail Dress

Fully lined in Rayon. 1960S ADELE SIMPSON Black & Red Silk Chiffon Oil Slick Op-Art Geometric Sequin Gown

This vintage lace dress features a heart-shaped cutout at the high neckline— it comes with a matching white slip, but i also love it worn sheer. (...

This exuberant vintage 1980s Arnold Scaasi party dress is the most gorgeous daffodil yellow taffeta. The shape of this dress is so unique and SO Scaasi— the construction is just incr...

Geoffrey Beene's Early Openwork Blouse and Pleated Skirt from the 1970's. Synthetic knit with grosgrain ribbons stitched into a open work "fabric" for the sleeve details. Simple tail...

Glamorous Sequin Snake Print Column Gown cut on the bias covered in clear sequins for a more subtle sheen. Slim body con cut with long sleeves and deep scoop neck with ties on back. ...

This is one of the very rare original bandage dresses. Each strip is draped on the dress form and stitched together by hand with tiny stitches. This dress has the Couture label as well. 1990S HERVE LEGER Bubble Gum Pink Haute Couture...

Black sleeveless sheath dress by D&G. Plunging V-neckline. Zip closure at back. 30" bust, 26" waist, 40" length, 11.5" shoulder width.

This Cheongsam-inspired silk wiggle dress is such a beautiful statement. Made in the 1980s by a New York-based label, it features a high mandarin-collar mockneck, and such a svelte s...

1920S Hot Pink Burnout Silk Velvet Drop Waist Flapper Cocktail Dress With Crystal Buckle

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Satin Back Crepe Beaded Cocktail Dress. Easy sheath shape with wide open neckline. A faux collar drapes down to reveal a bugle be...

Elegant Carolyne Roehm Strapless Burgundy Organza Gown with gathered bodice line which drapes into a pegged shape at hem. Patterned washed silk organza ...

Pink sleeveless pleated satin gown by Maison Rabih Kayrouz. Crew neck. Zip closure at back. 28" bust, 23" waist, 58" length.

This Moschino couture black cocktail dress fits wonderfully to the body, and the pleating along the hem comes alive with every movement of the body! Elegant, yet sexy all at the same...